Total Crime Rate
15.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bedlington Bank area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bedlington Central , and the 128th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bedlington Bank (NE22 5RX) in the last 12 months was 15.1 per 1,000 residents and was 89.2% lower than the Bedlington Central average (140.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -57.1% YoY).
In the area around Bedlington Bank (NE22 5RX), the main crime hotspot is near Millfield. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bedlington Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Millfield South | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Millfield | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Millfield South | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Millfield Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cornwell Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Cornwell Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Cornwell Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beatty Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Millfield | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Humford Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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